The crossword clue "Poor spirits?" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on October 13, 2019 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 112 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is HOOCH (5 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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112 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HOOCH
Poor spirits?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2019
99%
HOOCH
Poor spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2019
8%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
ATOAST
Words for raising spirits?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
ATOAST
Words for raising spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
MERRY
In high spirits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
MERRY
In high spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
YELP
Site for maligning poor dining
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
YELP
Site for maligning poor dining
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
CRASS
In poor taste
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
CRASS
In poor taste
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
HANGOVERCURE
What might help ward off the influence of spirits?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
HANGOVERCURE
What might help ward off the influence of spirits?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
FERRISBUELLER
1986 film teen with a poor attendance record
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
FERRISBUELLER
1986 film teen with a poor attendance record
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
GHOSTS
Some spirits
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
GHOSTS
Some spirits
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
ALAS
"___, poor Yorick!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
ALAS
"___, poor Yorick!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
EGOISTIC
Like some poor team players
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
EGOISTIC
Like some poor team players
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
INFERTILE
Like poor soil
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
INFERTILE
Like poor soil
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
SORE
Like a poor loser
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
8%
SORE
Like a poor loser
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
8%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
SILO
Farm building used as a metaphor for poor internal communication
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
BUOYS
Lifts, as spirits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
8%
BUOYS
Lifts, as spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
8%
WINETASTING
Activity that raises spirits?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
8%
WINETASTING
Activity that raises spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
8%
DEMONS
Evil spirits
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
8%
DEMONS
Evil spirits
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
8%
SLOES
Fruit infused in spirits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2024
8%
SLOES
Fruit infused in spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2024
8%
UPLIFT
Raise, as one's spirits
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
8%
UPLIFT
Raise, as one's spirits
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
8%
VODKAS
Screwdriver spirits
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
8%
VODKAS
Screwdriver spirits
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
8%
ETON
Exclusive British school that originally served the poor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
ETON
Exclusive British school that originally served the poor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
8%
NECROMANCY
Summoning of spirits
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
8%
NECROMANCY
Summoning of spirits
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
8%
TWOS
Very poor diving scores
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
TWOS
Very poor diving scores
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
RETAILTHERAPY
Shopping in order to lift one's spirits
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
8%
RETAILTHERAPY
Shopping in order to lift one's spirits
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
8%
APNEA
Disorder causing poor sleep
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
8%
APNEA
Disorder causing poor sleep
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
8%
TOAST
Lift one's spirits?
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
TOAST
Lift one's spirits?
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
ILL
In poor health
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2024
8%
ILL
In poor health
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2024
8%
ONEBAR
Sign of poor service?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2024
8%
ONEBAR
Sign of poor service?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2024
8%
SKIDS
Experiences poor traction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
8%
SKIDS
Experiences poor traction
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
8%
GLOATED
Was a poor winner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2024
8%
GLOATED
Was a poor winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
8%
PROSPEROUS
The worst description of poor purses?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2023
8%
PROSPEROUS
The worst description of poor purses?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2023
8%
RYES
Sazerac spirits
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2023
8%
RYES
Sazerac spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2023
8%
EXORCISED
Lifted one's spirits?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
8%
EXORCISED
Lifted one's spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
8%
PEP
High spirits
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2023
8%
PEP
High spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2023
8%
TEQUILAS
Margarita spirits
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 9, 2023
8%
TEQUILAS
Margarita spirits
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
8%
ONESTAR
Like some poor ratings
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
ONESTAR
Like some poor ratings
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
GLOOM
Low spirits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2023
8%
GLOOM
Low spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2023
8%
YORICK
"Alas, poor ___!" (Hamlet quote)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
8%
YORICK
"Alas, poor ___!" (Hamlet quote)
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
8%
FRENCHFURIES
Nice vengeful spirits?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2023
8%
FRENCHFURIES
Nice vengeful spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
8%
ERSATZ
Like a poor copy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2023
8%
ERSATZ
Like a poor copy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
8%
NEEDY
Very poor
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
8%
NEEDY
Very poor
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
8%
GENIES
Wish-granting spirits
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
8%
GENIES
Wish-granting spirits
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
8%
OPENBAR
Place for free spirits
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2023
8%
OPENBAR
Place for free spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2023
8%
GETSAPASS
Is excused for poor behavior
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
8%
GETSAPASS
Is excused for poor behavior
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
8%
LORDOFTHEFS
*Extremely poor student?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2022
8%
LORDOFTHEFS
*Extremely poor student?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2022
8%
BLAB
Be a poor confidant
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2022
8%
BLAB
Be a poor confidant
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2022
8%
SANK
Dropped, like spirits
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2022
8%
SANK
Dropped, like spirits
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2022
8%
GLEE
High spirits
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2022
8%
GLEE
High spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2022
8%
VALIDIDS
They're needed to drink spirits or fly Spirit Airlines
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2022
8%
VALIDIDS
They're needed to drink spirits or fly Spirit Airlines
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2022
8%
DPLUS
Pretty poor grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
8%
DPLUS
Pretty poor grade
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
8%
KAFKA
"All language is but a poor translation" author
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2022
8%
KAFKA
"All language is but a poor translation" author
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2022
8%
ALMS
Donation to the poor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
8%
ALMS
Donation to the poor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
8%
STALEAIR
Sign of poor ventilation
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
8%
STALEAIR
Sign of poor ventilation
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
8%
TACKY
In poor taste
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2021
8%
TACKY
In poor taste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2021
8%
ZEST
___ for life (high spirits)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2021
8%
ZEST
___ for life (high spirits)
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2021
8%
DEADSPOTS
Areas with poor reception
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 23, 2021
8%
DEADSPOTS
Areas with poor reception
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 23, 2021
8%
TOPSHELFLIQUOR
High spirits?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2021
8%
TOPSHELFLIQUOR
High spirits?
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2021
8%
GENII
Wish-fulfilling spirits
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 11, 2021
8%
GENII
Wish-fulfilling spirits
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 11, 2021
8%
SCRATCHBRAWL
Fight among poor pool players?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2021
8%
SCRATCHBRAWL
Fight among poor pool players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
COP
___-out (poor excuse)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2021
8%
COP
___-out (poor excuse)
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2021
8%
TOPE
Lift one's spirits?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2020
8%
TOPE
Lift one's spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
8%
GLOAT
Be a poor winner
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 21, 2020
8%
GLOAT
Be a poor winner
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 21, 2020
8%
NOTSOHOT
Medium to poor
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 4, 2020
8%
NOTSOHOT
Medium to poor
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 4, 2020
8%
NOTIP
"Reward" for poor service
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2020
8%
NOTIP
"Reward" for poor service
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2020
8%
SAD
In low spirits
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2020
8%
SAD
In low spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2020
8%
WRAITHS
Ghostly spirits
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2020
8%
WRAITHS
Ghostly spirits
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2020
8%
SHAPEN
Ill-__: like a poor clay model
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2020
8%
SHAPEN
Ill-__: like a poor clay model
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2020
8%
NURSEADRINK
Make one's spirits last?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2020
8%
NURSEADRINK
Make one's spirits last?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2020
8%
SOAR
Rise to an exalted level, as spirits
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2020
8%
SOAR
Rise to an exalted level, as spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2020
8%
GIN
Sling spirits
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2020
8%
GIN
Sling spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2020
8%
HIPFLASK
On-the-go spirits holder
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 14, 2020
8%
HIPFLASK
On-the-go spirits holder
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 14, 2020
8%
TEETOTALS
Forgoes spirits
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 11, 2020
8%
TEETOTALS
Forgoes spirits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 11, 2020
8%
GAIETY
High spirits
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2020
8%
GAIETY
High spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2020
8%
FRINGEAREA
Region where broadcast reception may be poor
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2020
8%
FRINGEAREA
Region where broadcast reception may be poor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2020
8%
VODKA
Cosmopolitan spirits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2020
8%
VODKA
Cosmopolitan spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2020
8%
LOSS
Result of a poor investment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2020
8%
LOSS
Result of a poor investment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2020
8%
SLOE
Plum used to flavor spirits
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2020
8%
SLOE
Plum used to flavor spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2020
8%
ASP
Cleopatra's "poor venomous fool"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2019
8%
ASP
Cleopatra's "poor venomous fool"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2019
8%
GALLEYPROOF
Strength measure of the ship cook's spirits?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2019
8%
GALLEYPROOF
Strength measure of the ship cook's spirits?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2019
8%
PAYTHEPIPER
*Face consequences for poor decisions
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2019
8%
PAYTHEPIPER
*Face consequences for poor decisions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2019
8%
NEEDIER
More poor
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 4, 2019
8%
NEEDIER
More poor
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 4, 2019
8%
JAMAICARUMS
Island spirits
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2018
8%
JAMAICARUMS
Island spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2018
8%
FEELINGFINE
In good spirits
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2018
8%
FEELINGFINE
In good spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2018
8%
SULKY
Like poor losers
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 8, 2018
8%
SULKY
Like poor losers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 8, 2018
8%
OAK
Wood used to age spirits
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2018
8%
OAK
Wood used to age spirits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2018
8%
CASHBAR
Where there are no free spirits?
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 11, 2018
8%
CASHBAR
Where there are no free spirits?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 11, 2018
1%
SLUR
Enunciate poorly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
SLUR
Enunciate poorly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ANIL
Actor Kapoor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
ANIL
Actor Kapoor
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
ABUSE
Treat quite poorly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ABUSE
Treat quite poorly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
AIL
Feel poorly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
AIL
Feel poorly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
NOSENSE
What poorly written instructions make
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
NOSENSE
What poorly written instructions make
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
GETSTALE
Age poorly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
1%
GETSTALE
Age poorly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
ATWORST
Under the poorest conditions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
ATWORST
Under the poorest conditions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
AIRBUBBLES
Byproducts of a poorly applied screen protector
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
1%
AIRBUBBLES
Byproducts of a poorly applied screen protector
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
1%
DAMP
Like poorly dried clothes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
1%
DAMP
Like poorly dried clothes
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
1%
ENDSINTEARS
Turns out poorly for all involved
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
ENDSINTEARS
Turns out poorly for all involved
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
REVOLVINGDOOR
Metaphorical feature of a poorly run company, perhaps
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2023
1%
REVOLVINGDOOR
Metaphorical feature of a poorly run company, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2023
1%
AILS
Feels poorly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2023
1%
AILS
Feels poorly
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2023
1%
STREAKY
Like a poorly cleaned mirror
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2023
1%
STREAKY
Like a poorly cleaned mirror
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2023
1%
MUSSELWEAKNESS
What a seafood soup with poorly prepared mollusks has?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2023
1%
MUSSELWEAKNESS
What a seafood soup with poorly prepared mollusks has?
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2023
1%
TOSSANDTURN
Sleep poorly
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2022
1%
TOSSANDTURN
Sleep poorly
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2022
1%
SLOSHED
Poured poorly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2021
1%
SLOSHED
Poured poorly
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2021
1%
MEANDERING
Like a poorly paced plot
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2021
1%
MEANDERING
Like a poorly paced plot
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2021
1%
MUFFINGMUFFINS
Doing poorly in baking class?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2021
1%
MUFFINGMUFFINS
Doing poorly in baking class?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2021
1%
PAPERTHIN
Like poorly built walls
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2020
1%
PAPERTHIN
Like poorly built walls
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2020
1%
DIMSUMO
Wrestling in a poorly lit dohyo?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2020
1%
DIMSUMO
Wrestling in a poorly lit dohyo?
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2020
1%
MISMANAGE
Run poorly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2020
1%
MISMANAGE
Run poorly
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2020
1%
SLOPS
Pours poorly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2019
1%
SLOPS
Pours poorly
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2019
1%
COMELOOSE
Grow slack, as a poorly tied knot
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2019
1%
COMELOOSE
Grow slack, as a poorly tied knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2019
1%
TACKYBOXES
Holders of poor-taste gifts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2019
1%
TACKYBOXES
Holders of poor-taste gifts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2019
1%
ATALOW
Hitting bottom, spirits-wise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2018
1%
ATALOW
Hitting bottom, spirits-wise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Poor spirits?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 112 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOOCH (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Poor spirits?"?
The best answer for "Poor spirits?" is HOOCH with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Poor spirits?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on October 13, 2019.